Mediation could help after eviction ban lifted

Evictions are moving forward in southeast Wisconsin after the CDC's ban expired Sunday. But resources like rent assistance and mediation could help cut down on how many people end up on the streets.

Eviction proceedings can move forward for 1st time since September
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The Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) ban on most evictions ended on Saturday, July 31. The moratorium had been extended multiple times since it was issued in September. The ban was last extended in June for what the CDC said would be the final time.

COVID eviction ban to expire July 31
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If Congress does not act to extend the renter eviction ban, resources are in place in southeast Wisconsin that could help stem a tide of evictions.

Eviction ban to expire, rental assistance still available

If Congress does not act to extend the renter eviction ban, resources are in place in southeast Wisconsin that could help stem a tide of evictions.

Contact 6 gets results for viewers in June
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Contact 6 helped FOX6 viewers put nearly $89,000 back into their own pockets in June. Consumer complaints in June ran the gamut, from contractor issues to towed cars, unclaimed property and more.

DWD to modernize unemployment systems
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Wisconsin is in the process of trying to modernize its unemployment system and call center.

DWD to modernize unemployment systems
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Wisconsin is in the process of trying to modernize its unemployment system and call center.

Wisconsin's tobacco age laws differ from federal law
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The federal age minimum to buy tobacco is 21, even though Wisconsin law still states its legal age to buy tobacco is 18.

Enforcing tobacco age: Conflicting laws hinder Wisconsin police efforts

It’s against federal law to sell tobacco to anyone in the U.S. under the age of 21. However, a legal gap is putting Wisconsin out of step with the rest of the country.

1st Child Tax Credit payment to be sent July 15
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If you’re a parent, you likely have some money coming your way on July 15. It’s not a scam, it’s the government trying to get cash directly to families who may need it.

1st Child Tax Credit payment to be sent July 15

If you’re a parent, you likely have some money coming your way on July 15. It’s not a scam, it’s the government trying to get cash directly to families who may need it.

Open Record: Road to recovery

We've made a lot of progress toward moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, but two important issues seem to be plaguing consumers.

Contact 6 helps viewers save 14K in May
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Contractor headaches, canceled concerts and warranty issues -- these are just some of the problems consumers in southeast Wisconsin brought to Contact 6 in May.

Contact 6 resolves contractor issues, much more in May

Contractor headaches, canceled concerts, and warranty issues -- these are just some of the problems consumers in southeast Wisconsin brought to Contact 6 in May.

IRS backlog means delays for filers
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Waiting on a tax refund? You’re in good company. It’s taking the IRS weeks, even months longer than usual to process tax returns.

Massive backlog at IRS delaying tax refunds

Waiting on a tax refund? You’re in good company. It’s taking the IRS weeks, even months longer than usual to process tax returns.

COVID long-hauler shares bills with Contact 6
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A coronavirus survivor in Milwaukee is still suffering symptoms more than a year after being discharged from the hospital, and his medical costs continue to stack up.